Authoritative mining law reference with full case coverage
This volume collects key cases on the law of mines from the American and English reports, arranged alphabetically by subject for quick lookup.
Derived from 19th-century legal scholarship, the edition presents notes and references to support study, practice, or deep research. It shows how courts have treated land use, mineral rights, and related disputes, with examples drawn from notable cases and modern interpretations of mining property law.
- Extensive case listings that connect facts to legal principles
- Commentary and cross-references to illuminate how decisions were reached
- Discussion of waste, tenancy, contracts, and title as they relate to mining lands
- Historical context for how mining rights interact with surface land ownership
Ideal for researchers, students, and practitioners needing a clear, reference‑style overview of mining law as it stood in the era the work covers.